Michael Behan

Built and led an international team defining and prototyping Dell's telecom & edge hybrid-cloud infrastructure management platform (DTIAS). Owned and developed Dell Telecom Management portfolio architecture, roadmap analysis, and coordination for new product introduction, while also serving as an InnerSource coordinator and standards contributor.

Led NFV Orchestration & Management architecture for Ericsson's 5G network evolution, focusing on strategy and design for cloud-native application delivery, onboarding, orchestration, and security. Coordinated O-RAN standardization and open-source community contributions, driving SLA Management, Reliability, and Security Monitoring strategies.

Led a team responsible for the Security Architecture of Ericsson's cloud-native network management platforms, coordinating 15 agile teams across three continents. Managed risk and strategically coordinated with the Ericsson Group CTO Security Research Office, overseeing the rollout of Ericsson's SDLC process for the OSS product portfolio.

Conducted strategic program analysis and planning for Ericsson's Common Information Model and performed business & product requirement analysis for the first Pico RBS product. Engaged in customer & vendor negotiations and developed solution architectures for Network Security Management.

Designed and modeled security infrastructure and network application interfaces, including protocol specification and design. Coordinated standardization efforts and held project and team leadership roles within the network systems engineering domain.

Performed analysis and design for Network Security Management systems, including system security verification. Conducted comprehensive risk and threat assessment analysis and reporting to ensure robust security postures.

Led wireline & ATM system level integration and testing, serving as an I&V Team lead. Managed program planning and technical coordination for integration and verification activities.

Conducted comprehensive analysis and verification of network communications systems. Ensured system functionality and performance through rigorous testing protocols.

Designed and analyzed automation systems, including performance analytics. Provided IT Network design and support, contributing to robust and efficient operational environments.

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Higher Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. This foundational education provided a strong understanding of engineering principles.

Completed a National Diploma in Electronic Engineering. This program focused on practical applications and theoretical knowledge in electronic systems.